10x MicroStructures partners with Sharklet Technologies in the manufacturing of the Sharklet micro-structure. We are producing the sharklet surface onto mold inserts as well as incorporating the sharklet texture onto standard mold textures. Sharklet™ is the world’s first technology to inhibit bacterial contamination through pattern alone. The Sharklet surface is comprised of millions of tiny diamonds arranged in a distinct pattern that mimics the microbe-resistant properties of sharkskin. Sharklet Technologies puts the pattern into adhesive-backed films and manufactures the pattern into medical devices and consumer goods to inhibit bacterial contamination. Sharklet is a simple, cost-effective solution for bacterial control.

10x is offering injection molded sample discs with functional surfaces focused on micro and nanostructures. These microstructred samples can come in many different materaials. We can also process customer specific materials can be processed upon request. The samples are two (2) inch diameter discs with an one and a half (1.5) inch active area that has been recessed into the part. A sample kit comes with twelve (12) sample discs that may be made up of different patterns.

10x MicroStructures™ (10x) is an authorized manufacturer of Sharklet™ bacteria resistant and non-stick microstructure products available in SK (Positive Sharklet™) and ISK (Inverse Sharklet™) configurations. The primary Sharklet™ micro-pattern is very small—about 3 microns tall and 2 microns wide. You cannot see the micro-pattern with the naked eye and you cannot feel it with your finger, but it’s there, protecting the surface against bacteria and other microorganisms.